Former builder allowed the dumping of asbestos on his land for £3 million
A jail sentence has been handed down to an ex-builder who made almost £3 million by permitting lethal asbestos to be dumped on his land.
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Lack of care over asbestos at Ipswich Poundland results in £565,000 fine
An investigation reveals asbestos-containing materials in a Poundland store, emphasizing the need for proper asbestos management and removal in public spaces.
Asbestos failings lead to company director and his two firms being ordered to pay £100,000
Contractors are fined for exposing workers to asbestos and failing to properly manage its removal, emphasizing the importance of following proper protocols for asbestos management.
Government rejects recommendation to set a 40-year deadline for asbestos removals from public buildings
The UK government rejects a recommendation to create a national register of public buildings containing asbestos.
HSE releases new asbestos health statistics, including a 6% yearly rise in mesothelioma deaths
The HSE has released new statistics on asbestos-related deaths and diseases, highlighting the continued danger posed by asbestos in the UK.
Government announces £1 billion school refurbishment and reconstruction scheme, but asbestos worries persist
Discover how the UK government’s school refurbishment and reconstruction scheme is tackling asbestos safety and the challenges involved.
Eight Demolition and Asbestos Contractors Admit Involvement in Bid Rigging and Collusion
Demolition and asbestos contractors in the UK admitted to bid rigging and were fined.